Engine heat.
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Joined: May 2006
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From: Kingsland Georgia
Originally Posted by Taijutsu
Keeping temps down w/o AC should be no problem. Getting a C3 to run 190-200 w/AC on is not easy. I solved my problem in stages. Getting fresh rad seals helped as did the other fixes. Getting past that took time/money.
I added 1.6 RRs. Reduced temps 10* and sweet spot in power went up 200-300 rpm. Oil cooler brought temps down 5* more. The 7 blade fan and elimination of fan clutch kept temps down and mpg down.
When the engine was rebuilt, so was rad from 3 core to 4. Now the temps are 190 w/AC on Hwy, In town the dual Spals take care of business. Hope this helps.
Rick
I added 1.6 RRs. Reduced temps 10* and sweet spot in power went up 200-300 rpm. Oil cooler brought temps down 5* more. The 7 blade fan and elimination of fan clutch kept temps down and mpg down.
When the engine was rebuilt, so was rad from 3 core to 4. Now the temps are 190 w/AC on Hwy, In town the dual Spals take care of business. Hope this helps.
Rick
